Ambassadors of Sayeda Fatima (AS)

Ambassadors of Sayeda Fatima (AS)

A Partnership

And the believing men and the believing women, they are guardians of each other. They enjoin good and forbid evil and keep up prayer and pay the poor-rate, and obey Allah and His Apostle; (as for) these, Allah will show mercy to them; surely Allah is Mighty, Wise.

Tawbah 9:71

Examples from the Quran

And We have certainly sent down to you distinct verses and examples from those who passed on before you and an admonition for those who fear Allah.

An-Nur 24:34

Sayeda Fatima (AS)Prophet Muhammad (SAWA):

“…and Fatima (AS) is the master of all women of the world from its beginning to its end.”

Bihar Al-Anwar, vol. 43

Ambassadors of Fatima (AS)

Some Examples:

• Women from the Quran Sayidaat Huwaa, Sara, Hajirah, Bilqees, Umm Musa (AS)

• The Best of Women Sayidaat Asiya, Maryam, Khadijah, Fatima (AS)

• Mothers of the Imams (AS)

Women from the Quran

Sayeda Hawaa (AS)

…Who created you from one soul and created from it its mateAnd dispersed from both of them many men and women…

• Was Adam (AS) better because Hawaa (AS) was created from him?

• Was Adam (AS) better because he was created first?• Who was misled by Shaitan?

Nisa 4:1

Significance of Her Creation

Imam Sadiq (AS) was asked about the creation of Hawaathat some people believe Allah created Hawaa from the lowest bones of Adam's left rib

• Imam Sadiq (AS): “Glory is to Allah! He is much above such statements! What, didn't Allah have the power to create a spouse for Adam from anything other than his rib?”

Man la Yahduruhu Al-Faqih, vol. 3

Significance of Her Creation

Majlisi: “The Ahadith that mention Hawaa being created from Adam's left ribs were either said out of Taqiyyah and fear of opposing the accepted theory at that time or that they mean that she was created from the extra clay he was created from, not that she was really created from Adam.”

Bihar al-Anwar, vol.11Araf 7:12

[Satan] said, “I am better than him. You created me from fire and created him from clay.” (Araf)

Deception of Shaitan

But Satan whispered to them…

Then Satan whispered to him; he said, “O Adam, shall I direct you to the tree of eternity and possession that will not deteriorate?” And Adam and his wife ate of it…

Al-Araf 7:20Taha 20:120-121

Sayeda Sara (AS)

There has been for you an excellent pattern in Abraham and those with him…

There has certainly been for you in them an excellent pattern for anyone whose hope is in Allah and the Last Day…

Mumtahanah 60:4,6

Sayeda Sara (AS)

Sayeda Sara (AS)

And his Wife was standing, and she smiled. Then We gave her good tidings of Ishaq and after Ishaq, Yaqub.

She said, "Woe to me! Shall I give birth while I am an old woman and this, my husband, is an old man? Indeed, this is an amazing thing!"

They said, "Are you amazed at the decree of Allah ? May the mercy of Allah and His blessings be upon you, people of the house. "

Hud 11:71-73

Sayeda Sara (AS)• Could she have been jealous of Sayeda Hajirah (AS)?

Imam Ali (AS) said:The jealousy of a woman (against other wives) is disbelief...

Nahjul Balagha, Hadith 124

Sayida Hajirah (AS)

Our Lord, I have settled some of my descendants in an uncultivated valley near Your Sacred House…

Indeed, as-Safa and al-Marwah are among the symbols of Allah.

Ibrahim 14:37, Baqarah 2:125,158

And [mention] when We made the House a place of return for the people and [a place of] security…And We charged Abraham and Ishmael…

Bilqees

Indeed, I found [there] a woman ruling them, and she has been given of all things, and she has a great throne. (Naml)

Naml 27:23

• Can women be effective leaders?

Response to a Letter

She said, “O eminent ones, indeed, to me has been delivered a noble letter.”

She said, “O eminent ones, advise me in my affair. I would not decide a matter until you witness [for] me.”

They said, “We are men of strength and of great military might, but the command is yours, so see what you will command.” Naml 27:29, 32-33

Cautious and Wise Leader

She said, “Indeed kings - when they enter a city, they ruin it and render the honored of its people shamed. And thus do they do.

But indeed, I will send to them a gift and see with what [reply] the messengers will return.”

Naml 27:34-35

Recognizing a Sign

She was told, “Enter the palace.” But when she saw it, she thought it was a body of water and uncovered her shins [to wade through]. He said, “Indeed, it is a palace [whose floor is] made smooth with glass.” She said, “My Lord, indeed I have wronged myself, and I submit with Solomon to Allah, Lord of the worlds.”

Sayeda Umm Musa (AS)

And We inspired to the mother of Moses, "Suckle him; but when you fear for him, cast him into the river and do not fear and do not grieve. Indeed, We will return him to you and will make him [one] of the messengers."

Qasas 28:7

• Can women receive Wahi or revelation?

The Best of Women

Prophet (SAWA) said: “From the women of Paradise four are superior to others: Khadijah the daughter of Khuwaylid, Fatimah the daughter of Muhammad, Asiyah the daughter of Mazahim the wife of Pharaoh, and Maryam the daughter of Imran (RA).”

Sayeda Aasiya (AS)• Is motherhood/marriage the distinguishing feature for

women?– Not a biological mother– Married to one of the worst men of all time

And Allah presents an example of those who believed: the wife of Pharaoh, when she said, “My Lord, build for me near You a house in Paradise and save me from Pharaoh and his deeds and save me from the wrongdoing people.”

Tahrim 66:11

Sayeda Maryam (AS)

When the wife of 'Imran said, “My Lord, indeed I have pledged to You what is in my womb, consecrated [for Your service], so accept this from me. Indeed, You are the Hearing, the Knowing.”

Ale-Imran 3:35

Dedicated to Allah (SBT)

But when she delivered her, she said, “My Lord, I have delivered a female.” And Allah was most knowing of what she delivered, “And the male is not like the female. And I have named her Mary, and I seek refuge for her in You and [for] her descendants from Satan, the expelled.” (Ale-Imran)

Ale-Imran 3:36

Sayeda Maryam (AS)

And (remember) when the angels said: “O Maryam (Mary)! Verily, Allah has chosen you, purified you, and chosen you above the women of the world.”

Ale-Imran 3:42

Sayeda Fatima (AS)Prophet Muhammad (SAWA):

“Maryam (AS) was the master of all of the women of her world (time) and Fatima (AS) is the master of all women of the world from its beginning to its end.”

Reliance on Allah (SBT)

So her Lord accepted her with good acceptance and caused her to grow in a good manner and put her in the care of Zechariah. Every time Zechariah entered upon her in the prayer chamber, he found with her provision. He said, “O Mary, from where is this [coming] to you?” She said, “It is from Allah . Indeed, Allah provides for whom He wills without account.”

Ale-Imran 3:37

An Inspiration

At that, Zechariah called upon his Lord, saying, “My Lord, grant me from Yourself a good offspring. Indeed, You are the Hearer of supplication.”

Ale-Imran 3:38

Sayeda Khadijah (AS)

The Day when neither wealth nor children will avail; except who will come before Allah with a submissive heart

Imam Jafar (AS) said: The submissive heart is the one that [perpetually] encounters it’s Lord and is devoid of anyone else

Ash-Shuara 26:88-89, Al-Kafi

Mothers of the Imams

Prophet (SAWA) said: Heaven lies beneath the feet of mothers

Imam Zain Al-Abideen (AS) said: You are unable to thank your mother appropriately unless God helps you and grants you the favor and ability [to repay her]

Risalat al-Huquq, Right 22

Mothers of the ImamsImam Ali (AS)

Imam Hasan & Imam Hussain (AS)

Imam Ali Zain Al-Abideen (AS)

Imam Muhammad Al-Baqir (AS)

Imam Jafar As-Sadiq (AS)

Imam Musa Al-Kazim (AS)

Imam Ali Al-Reza (AS)

Imam Muhammad Al-Jawad (AS)

Imam Ali Al-Hadi (AS)

Imam Hasan Al-Askari (AS)

Imam Al-Mahdi (AS)

Mothers of the ImamsImam Ali (AS) Lady Fatima bint Asad (AS)

Imam Hasan & Imam Hussain (AS) Lady Fatima Az-Zahra (AS)

Imam Ali Zain Al-Abideen (AS) Lady Shahzanan (AS)

Imam Muhammad Al-Baqir (AS) Lady Fatima bint Hasan (AS)

Imam Jafar As-Sadiq (AS) Lady Umm Farwa (AS)

Imam Musa Al-Kazim (AS) Lady Hamida (AS)

Imam Ali Al-Reza (AS) Lady Takatum/Khaizaran/Najmah/Arwa(AS - name and origin disputed)

Imam Muhammad Al-Jawad (AS) Lady Khaizaran/Sukaina/Sabika/Rayhana(AS - name and origin disputed)

Imam Ali Al-Hadi (AS) Lady Sumana/Mariya/Yadash/Haweet(AS - name and origin disputed)

Imam Hasan Al-Askari (AS) Lady Saleel (AS)

Imam Al-Mahdi (AS) Lady Narjis (AS)

Mothers of the ImamsLady Fatima bint Asad (AS)

Lady Fatima Az-Zahra (AS)

Lady Shahzanan (AS)

Lady Fatima bint Hasan (AS)

Lady Umm Farwa (AS)

Lady Hamida (AS)

Lady Takatum/Khaizaran/Najmah/Arwa(AS - name and origin disputed)

Lady Khaizaran/Sukaina/Sabika/Rayhana(AS - name and origin disputed)

Lady Sumana/Mariya/Yadash/Haweet(AS - name and origin disputed)

Lady Saleel (AS)

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Wives and Mothers of the Imams

Lady Hamida (AS)

Imam Sadiq (AS) said: Hamida is as purified from defilement as a gold ingot; the angels guarded her until she gave to me, and the Imam after me, a dignity from Allah.

Bihar al-Anwar, vol. 11Usool al-Kafi, vol. 1A'yan al-Shi'a, vol. 4

Lady Narjis (AS)

Imam Ali (AS) said speaking about Imam Mahdi (AS): “O Son of the best of the female servants of Allah! How long would you wait? I give good news of a near victory from the Merciful Lord.”

Yanabiul Mawaddah

A Closing: Sayeda Fatima (AS)

Sayeda Fatima (AS) said: "Oh Allah! belittle me in my eyes and magnify Your station to me."

A Closing

Ahzab 33: 35

Documents

Ambassadors of Sayeda Fatima (AS)